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Introduction to Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Jeffersontown, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 11 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 26,633 residents in Jeffersontown.
Jeffersontown History
The first settlers came to Jeffersontown by the late 1790s. Abraham Bruner was the first to visualize the area as a town in 1794. It was then known as Brunerstown. The Jefferson County Court established the town of Jefferson in 1797. Later on, the name of the city was changed to Jeffersontown. The city was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
Jeffersontown and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Jeffersontown
In Jeffersontown, tourists can take a look around the Jeffersontown Historical Museum. Other notable attractions include the Farmington Historic Home and Thomas Edison House. The E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. The Sky View Park is also a popular destination. The Gaslight Festival is hosted by Jeffersontown in every September.
Jeffersontown Transportation
Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport provides air transportation opportunities.
Jeffersontown Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at University of Louisville, Sullivan University, Bellarmine University, and Jefferson Community College.
Jeffersontown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Jeffersontown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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